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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 562,250.84, 843,375.23 and 183,171.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 562,250.84, 843,375.23 and 183,171.12 is: 274,756.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    562,250.84 : 843,375.23 = 183,171.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    562,250.84/843,375.23 = 183,171.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    562,250.84x = 843,375.23 × 183,171.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    562,250.84x = 154,481,984,543.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,481,984,543.50/562,250.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274,756.35

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